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Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in EVERYTHING by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the PEACE OF GOD, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4-7

These are verses I memorized years ago and they are written on my heart. There are times when I still need to remember not to be anxious, but I eventually listen to my heart saying these verses. I didn't really understand what the "peace of God" was until I experienced it. It's having peace inside you, even when you're going through heartbreaking situations and trials. It does "surpass ALL understanding" and you know it comes from GOD alone. Praise the Lord for His wonderful promises!

I love, love, love what I do. I am passionate about the things I create and the talents God has placed in me. I SO appreciate the time you take to look at my things and the comments you all leave me!

Blessings to you!

Kathy

Counting My Blessings

About Me

My name is Kathy and I have been creating things with my hands since I was very little. I'm a stay home mom. I have two handsome boys at home, Daniel (17) Cameron (15). I love the Lord and I depend on God every day to help me and allow me to use the talents He's given me.
I am so thankful that I can do what I absolutely love, creating things. My creations are truely Joyfully Made!

FTC Declaration

FTC Declaration - I declare that I am a freelance designer. I currently receive or have received in the past products that I promote and endorse as a freelance designer for free or at a discount from the following companies: Heartfelt Creations, Our Daily Bread Designs, CottageCutz, The Robin's Nest, Scor-pal, Paper Temptress, Elphine House Australia, Creative Embellishments, Really Reasonable Ribbon. Any product that I use in my designs and recommend, I do with complete honesty. I have not and would not recommend products I do not personally love.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

It's time for a little inspiration from Heartfelt Creations! This week I have a card and gift bag set using yellow daisies.

I used the Delightful Daisies Set and matching die for the flowers. They were stamped with VersaMark on Natural White card stock and embossed with Aged Ivory Embossing Enamel. I tried using the regular white card stock, but it was too bright. I like the way it came out on the Natural White much better even though I used white card stock for the rest.

The daisies and leaves were colored with Mango Madness and Tea Leaves chalk inks using make-up applicators. I used the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit and a pencils to shape the flowers and leaves after spritzing the back with water. Once the flowers are dry, they retain their shape really well.

The sentiment on the card is from the Heartfelt Expressions Set. I used a thank you sentiment, but this would be great for a birthday or Mother's Day too.

Here's a separate picture of the card.

Here's a picture of the mini gift bag. I used a pre-made gift bag and decorated the front of it to match the card.

Here's a little close-up of the flowers on the card.

Be sure to visit the HC Blog to see all the beautiful creations by the designers this week! There are some fun projects there using the Everyday Hero Collection!

Instructions: Card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" made with white card stock. Cut yellow card stock mat measuring 4 1/16" x 5 5/16". Cut white mat measuring 3 7/8" x 5 1/8". Emboss white mat with Ditsy Dots Corner Embossing Folder on the top left and again on the bottom right. Wrap two pieces of yellow ribbon across mat at an angle between the embossed areas and secure in back with tape. Glue two mats together and add to card base with mounting tape. Stamp sentiment on white card stock with Onxy Black Ink and die cut with second largest Elegant Ovals Die. Add to card as pictured with Mounting Tape.

Stamp Delightful Daisy flowers and leaves (2 small and 1 large) on Natural White with VersaMark and heat emboss with Aged Ivory Embossing Enamel heating from underneath. Color 3 different size small flowers with Mango Madness Ink using make-up applicators, fading color out to petal tips. Die cut flowers with Delightful Daisy Die and clip between petals. Mist back of flowers with water and shape with Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit and use a pencil to roll the petals as pictured. Once dry, add Lemon Chiffon Prills to flower centers using Art Institute Glue (AIG). Color leaves with Tea Leaves Ink using make-up applicators and cut with matching die. Mist back of leaves with water and shape with Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit and fingers. Once leaves and flowers are dry, add to card arranging as pictured using AIG. Make multi-loop bow with yellow ribbon using Bow-Easy Tool and adhere with glue dots. Add adhesive pearl to bow center using glue dots.

Stamp Delightful Daisy flowers and leaves (2 small and 1 large) on Natural White with VersaMark and heat emboss with Aged Ivory Embossing Enamel heating from underneath. Color 3 different size small flowers with Mango Madness Ink using make-up applicators, fading color out to petal tips. Die cut flowers with Delightful Daisy Die and clip between petals. Mist back of flowers with water and shape with Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit and use a pencil to roll the petals as pictured. Once dry, add Lemon Chiffon Prills to flower centers using Art Institute Glue (AIG). Color leaves with Tea Leaves Ink using make-up applicators and cut with matching die. Mist back of leaves with water and shape with Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit and fingers. Once leaves and flowers are dry, add to card arranging as pictured using AIG. Make multi-loop bow with yellow ribbon using Bow-Easy Tool and adhere as pictured with glue dots. Add adhesive pearl to bow center using glue dots.

The yellow is just stunning. There's SO much great texture and depth to this lovely card, Kathy. I just sit and stare at your cards, and somehow I fall in love with every one because they're all so unique and GORGEOUS. I don't know quite how you do it, but I am sure blessed to have you share them in our challenge. Thank you for sharing your talents with us, and please know how grateful I am. Have a blessed week, my friend!KarenWord Art Wednesday